Patient Care Assistant, UofL Hospital, Float Pool, 7p-7a, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and their families, the assistant is responsible for patient care and supports the hospital and Nursing department’s mission and philosophy. This position is in the UofL Hospital Float Pool, on a night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and is PRN. The role includes performing delegated nursing skills and functional assignments in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures; supporting activities of daily living and monitoring patient condition; documenting point-of-care testing and care needs; assisting with patient transport; and helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment. The assistant also communicates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, follows patient safety and confidentiality requirements, and participates in training and quality and safety improvement activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare setting.
State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) credential from the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical patient care support under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse.
Deliver service in accordance with quality and safety standards, provide customer service, and contribute to a positive work environment supportive of the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform delegated nursing skills, including activities of daily living, patient-condition monitoring, body mechanics, nutritional support, and other activities appropriate to the clinical service.
Perform skills within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel, such as specimen collection, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring, and patient elimination procedures; communicate completion to the Registered Nurse and healthcare team.
Perform unit assignments such as patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organization tasks.
Perform and document point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting, and elimination needs.
Assist with patient transport.
Perform clerical duties, which may include using fax machines, computers, medical transcription, telephones, and copy machines.
Follow emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education activities.
Know and demonstrate National Patient Safety standards; participate in department activities and initiatives to maintain a safe environment.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities, and assist with compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and families, including during stressful or emergency situations.
Assist other members of the nursing care team and other disciplines.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.